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Dismissed for decades as a late-night shot as opposed to a smooth sipping spirit, tequila has had a bad rap. To celebrate National Tequila Day this Friday, we spoke to a trio of experts from three modern tequila houses to find out why Mexico’s national drink is now the most interesting spirit on the market – and how to drink it properly…

If you’re one of the many for whom working from home is now a regular thing, it’s worth investing in a headset. Not only do they make Zoom calls more efficient, they’ll free up both of your hands. SLMan asked Julie Watling of specialist retailer Communications Solutions how to find the right headset for you…

Thai recipes often demand a long list of ingredients, making it more of a cuisine you’d go out to eat than something to cook at home. Here, Farang chef-owner Sebby Holmes shows how you can capture the authentic spicy, sour and salty taste of Thai food with just seven ingredients or fewer…

If you’re planning a camping trip this summer, you won’t want to turn up without the right equipment. We asked Dave Addy, who heads up the outdoor living team at specialist retailer Blacks, to talk us through the must-have items and share some top tips on what to consider before purchasing any gear…

English canned wine specialist The Uncommon is growing fast. Having started with 10,000 cans in 2017, founders Henry Connell and Alex Thraves are aiming to hit half a million in 2020. They spoke exclusively to SLMan about how they’ve done it and where they’re going next…

There’s more to successful WFH than sticking your desk next to a window and having natural day light. SLMan asked a group of experts what you really need to do to stay productive and healthy. Covering the physical and mental aspects of working from home, here’s what they had to say...

The weather’s hotting up again and London’s reopening for business. Now’s the time to acquaint yourself with the city’s top restaurants with outdoor space. From old favourites to new openings, here are 13 great places with terraces to book now…

Chances are lockdown has made you realise there are a few home improvements you need to make. Electric drills can help with anything from screw-driving to hammering through concrete. Martin Parker-Elms, who looks after power tools for B&Q, is here to tell you about the options – plus we’ve rounded up the best models on the market today.

The reopening of pubs grabbed the headlines, but it’s their close cousin the taproom that’s really worth getting excited about. With lots of space – inside and out – these underrated venues look well set up for the new era of social distancing. They also happen to serve some of the finest and freshest beer in the city. Put these outstanding examples on your radar now…

The negroni is a classic cocktail whose popularity in the UK has risen immeasurably in recent years – and not just because Stanley Tucci was making them in lockdown. An ideal balance between sweet and bitter, this Italian aperitivo works as well on a hot afternoon as it does as a pre-dinner drink. Here, two top bartenders tell us what makes it so good and how to make the ultimate version at home.

Dr Sophie Shotter worked on the frontline of the NHS as it fought the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK. Three months after the nation went into lockdown, she is bringing us up to speed on everything we now know about the virus…

Finally accepted the rusting hulk at the end of the garden isn’t fit for purpose? There’s still time to save BBQ season. Grill expert Richard Holden has told SLMan everything you need to know before purchasing – plus we’ve rounded up the best barbies on the market right now.